Packaging Supervisor

Openwork; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Openwork in Baytown, TX is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead a small production team and ensure safe, efficient daily operations.

The ideal candidate has leadership and strong communication skills, knowledge of form-fill-seal packaging equipment, and the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting. Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a small team in a production, packaging, or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of form-fill-seal packaging equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic math and work with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass forklift operator exams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a small team, assign tasks, and support teamwork to meet production goals.
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and ensure employees are ready to begin work on time.
• Participate in daily operations, scheduling, planning, audits, and facility walkthroughs.
• Operate and monitor form-fill-seal packaging equipment while continuing to develop equipment knowledge.
• Perform daily railcar checks and related handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational records and coordinate documentation with administration.
• Prepare and email daily production and operational reports.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures, including proper use of PPE.
• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate professionally with employees, customers, and other departments.

Skills

Team supervision

Packaging equipment

English proficiency

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Job description

PACKAGING SUPERVISOR

Location: Baytown, TX

Pay: $22/hour

Department: Production

Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts; availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dependable Packaging Supervisor to lead a small production team and support safe, efficient daily operations. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, packaging equipment knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules, documentation, and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise a small team, assign tasks, and support teamwork to meet production goals.


• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and ensure employees are ready to begin work on time.


• Participate in daily operations, scheduling, planning, audits, and facility walkthroughs.


• Operate and monitor form-fill-seal packaging equipment while continuing to develop equipment knowledge.


• Perform daily railcar checks and related handling procedures.


• Maintain accurate operational records and coordinate documentation with administration.


• Prepare and email daily production and operational reports.


• Follow and enforce safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Follow established quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation requirements.


• Communicate professionally with employees, customers, and other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising a small team in a production, packaging, or warehouse environment.


• Working knowledge of form-fill-seal packaging equipment and a willingness to continue learning.


• Ability to read, write, and speak English.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.


• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.


• Ability to perform basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Ability to complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision.


• Valid, current driver’s license.


• Ability to pass the company’s written and practical forklift operator exams.


• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift 55 pounds.


• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a warehouse environment, including exposure to extreme weather conditions.


• Availability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and additional hours as business needs require.


• Required use of PPE and compliance with all safety procedures.